A terrible thing happened last night. Two young gang members were peing pursued by police. The "chase" only lasted two minutes but by the end of it the 17 and 21 year old men had run a red light and T-boned a car carrying an 18 and a 19 year old boy. One of them, was my friend from high school. Both were upstanding young men. Their death is tragic and confusing. How could this happen? How could I wake up this morning and find out that I will never see my friend again in this life? I am stunned. We are all so stunned.
But I believe in God. I don't believe in predestination but I do believe in preordination and that God has a plan for all of us. God had a plan for my friend. God will take care of him; and I believe God will put him to work. The young man was preparing to serve a two-year mission for his church. Now he will be serving God and others in the Heavens.
I cry for him. I can't concentrate on class. But I am not empty inside. Because I know he is safe and happy.
Now I cry for his family. They are not so safe and sound. They believe he is safe - but how will they fill the void he left. How will they move on with life?
I was afraid to not cry. If I didn't cry would I be would be disregarding his memory?
Knowing he is gone. Knowing his family is in such pain... How can I do my homework? Go to my job? Live my life? How will we move on?
Because God made us with the ability to adapt and overcome challenges. So though I cry, I rejoice. My friend is with God. My friend lives! And if he lives; then so can I.
My friend died last night...
By ambmae - Posted on April 23rd, 2009
but you'll be okay, it will take time, you won't forget but time lessens the pain even though the pain is still there and so is the sadness.
Sometimes there are no answers for why certain things happen, but we can still question them, we all need some kind of closure
In my opinion, it's okay to yell, scream, and kick if it makes you feel better...just don't be quiet...it's better to let everything out than keeping it inside.
“You cannot wean away an addict from the drug. It is not possible for me to walk away from Ranjha. If it is our destiny to be together then who, other than God, can change it?”
she's a spaceman, no walker, dreamer...maybe
Mai thoughts and prayers are with you and your community.
Shame. Truly. It's great to hear your positive words of your friend, and your faith in God is inspiring. You demonstrating that without fear is part of God's plan for your clearly. Keep your head up, I hope you find the encouragement you need so that you can continue to be an encouraging force in your community.
Death tears your heart apart each and every time. But going thru it is a valuable experience.
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Peace & Blessings
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. They are truly appreciated. If you pray, then please pray for the families of the two dead boys, the gangmembers who were responsible for the crash, and the families of the gangmembers.